🌱 Want to play bingo in Exton while backing kids’ mental health?

Coffee in hand, Exton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Want to play bingo in Exton while backing kids' mental health?
• See how an Exton private high school ranks statewide this year

Also on today's calendar: Fall Funny Comedy Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
• Friday: A p.m. shower in places, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Child's Light Returns as Beneficiary for Women's Business Connection Designer Bag Bingo (mychesco.com) — An upcoming Designer Bag Bingo night in Exton will raise money for A Child's Light, which funds rapid-response trauma therapy for local youth across Chester County. Scheduled for October 21 at the Raymour & Flanigan Outlet on East Swedesford Road, the event offers bingo, dinner, raffles, and sponsorship opportunities for residents and local businesses who want to support children's mental health.
   

• Best private high schools in Pennsylvania (erienewsnow.com) — Families in Exton may be pleased to see a local private high school highlighted among Pennsylvania's top-rated programs, with a small 4:1 student-teacher ratio and strong academics. The statewide list compares enrollment, grades, and class sizes at leading private schools, offering a quick snapshot for parents considering different educational options across Pennsylvania.
   

📸 Around Exton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Exton

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Fall Funny Comedy Show →
  149 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335,
  9:00 am
Friday October 2
• Lobstah Weekend EXTENDED! →
  The Sunset Grille at The Desmond, 1 Liberty Blvd, Malvern
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• 2nd Annual J-Fest →
  Knickerbocker Driving Range, 248 W Liberty Blvd, Malvern
  2:00 pm
• Run For The Hills...& Trees! Newtown Square 5K to Support Local Open Space on 10/3 →
  On Point Farm, 6114 Goshen Rd, Newtown Square
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Evaluation Wednesdays On The Main Line | Alderfer Auction Grand Opening in Wayne Oct. 7 →
  303 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne
  10:00 am
Friday October 9
• Autumn Under the Glass - A Greenhouse Fall Festival →
  224 Nantmeal Rd, Glenmoore
  5:00 pm
• 'The Office' Star Kate Flannery Headlines 4th Annual Pottstown Film Festival Oct. 9–11 →
  Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, 238 E High St, Pottstown
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• WIC Clinic - West Chester →
  Chester County, PA Calendar
  8:30 am
• WIC Clinic - Toughkenamon →
  Chester County, PA Calendar
  8:30 am
• WIC Clinic - Coastesville →
  Chester County, PA Calendar
  8:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Friends Community Fair →
  Downingtown Quaker Meeting, 800 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown
  9:00 am
Friday October 16
• The Charlestown Fall Sale - over 300 Consignors! →
  762 Pike Springs Rd, Phoenixville
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Exton. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2496) in Exton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Exton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Downingtown

• Meet Preview: 2026 Paul Short Run (milesplit.com)
• LH student wins statewide America250 essay contest (heraldstandard.com)
• Chester County Lands $1.35 Million in State Grants to Support Four Projects (vista.today)

West Chester

• Food Tossed as Inspectors Flag West Chester Kitchen Problems (mychesco.com)

Phoenixville

• Scammers Pose As Phoenixville Police, Demand Bitcoin Payment (patch.com)

Ok Exton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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